Dear business owner, entreprenuer, corporate leader, CHIEF OF PEOPLE,
You’re picky about your peers. You work hard to attract the right team of savvy, talented people (including executives). You’ve done well and they work tirelessly to help your company or department scale, grow and succeed.
Now imagine knowing that your people are happy to work this hard for you because it’s not a one-way relationship. You give them more than a salary. You’re progressive.
Your people are satisfied because you support their ability to be the best version of themselves every day (at work and in life), with a successful, proactive mental health and wellness strategy. Morale is high, and you feel secure that your employee experience aligns with your culture values and goals.
…And what goes around comes around. You’re better positioned to help your top-level talent maintain their peak performance for their own success and yours. It’s a win win.
THE prevalenCE and cost OF mental health issues IN THE workplace?
Let’s take a look at the research results
✗ 1 in 5 Australians will experience a problem with their mind health in a 12-month period. This includes your peers and employees, your executives...maybe you
✗ Untreated mental health issues cost Australian workplaces approximately 10.9 billion per year ($4.7 billion in absenteeism, $6.1 billion in presenteeism, and $146 million in compensation claims)
✗ In another study that polled 34,622 employees at 10 companies, researchers ranked the costliest health conditions (physical and mental) based on medical and pharmacy expenses, lost productivity and absenteeism. Depression ranked number one. Anxiety fifth. Obesity, arthritis and back and neck pain in-between.
Do you know how much mental health issues are costing your organisation?
We help enterprises to create SUPPORTIVE, mentally healthy workplaces
using a comprehensive mental health strategy that is directed by organisational needs, a positive ROI, and supported by research.
Research indicates that a mentally healthy workplace is the second most important factor in employees’ decision to accept a new job, only after pay
why we believe a proactive MENTAL HEALTH AND psychological well-being strategy
can help your business and your people
POSITIVE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
The financial cost of mental health to companies can be reduced by taking actions to create a mentally healthy workplace, with Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PDF) suggesting an average of 230% ROI in productivity and compensation claims per dollar spent
ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY SKILLED WORKERS
A mentally healthy workplace could give you a competitive edge for positioning yourself to attract and retain your top talent, with Instinct and Reason (PDF) showing that a mentally healthy workplace is a top priority for workers in selecting and remaining with a job.
INCREASED MORALE AND WORK SATISFACTION
People are more inclined to give more to relationships where they feel valued and treated well. A clear demonstration of organisational support for mental health helps workers feel respected and more intrinsically motivated to engage and excel in their job.
INCREASED ORGANISATIONAL SOCIAL IMPACT
Enhance the quality of life of every person that joins your team to support you in achieving your mission, while also making a difference to the lives of the customers your product or service targets.
FULFIL WORKPLACE SAFETY DUTIES
Not only do workers appear to value a workplace that is mentally healthy and safe, but under the model WHS Act, organisations have a duty to ensure the health and safety of their workers (including both physical and psychological)
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT US
Developing a mentally healthy workplace is an ongoing process that requires knowledge about evidence-based practices, an informed strategy that is based on organisational needs, and procedures for review and iterative improvements.
did you know?
MORE interesting FACTS ABOUT WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH
91% of workers believe that mentally healthy workplaces are as important as physically safe workplaces
71% of workers say that a mentally healthy workplace is important when looking for a job in the future
Only 52% of employees believe that their workplace was meeting their expectations in terms of providing a mentally healthy workplace
A mentally healthy workplace is the second most important factor in employees’ decision to accept a new job, only after pay
A mentally healthy workplace that was friendly and supportive, and promoted and protected the mental health of employees was the second most powerful inhibitor of a worker leaving their job. Being provided with flexible working conditions being number one
Almost 45% of surveyed workers had left a job in the past because it had a poor mental health environment
let’s talk about how we can best help you and your people
Tell us more about what you’re looking for with the below enquiry form, or email us at corporate@mcponline.com.au
